License - 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 6,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · RAS AL KHAIMAH
RAKEZ Company Formation for Australians
Guide for Australian founders · around 14 hours from Sydney from Canberra
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 4 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 4 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 7,150Renewal cost
About RAKEZ
Why RAKEZ
Setting up a company in RAKEZ gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. RAKEZ combines competitive pricing with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. The most common businesses Australians open through GoldenKey are in education, construction, hospitality and sports, although RAKEZ supports almost any activity. the UAE is Australia's largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Australian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their RAKEZ licence is issued.
On the ground, popular activities in RAKEZ include trading, industrial, consultancy, services and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Importantly, home to American University of Ras Al Khaimah. For Australians, the practical advantages of RAKEZ are the ease of travel between Australia and the UAE, English is the working language, and a banking system that processes Australian dollar (AUD) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
To be clear, the figures below for RAKEZ company formation for Australians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for RAKEZ company formation for Australians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
License - 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 12,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 2 Visa
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 3 Visa
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 22,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License - 4 Visa
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 26,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 2,750
Annual renewalAED 7,150
Bank account assistanceAED 1,650
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore 3,250 business activities in RAKEZ
RAKEZ lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
Industrial1154Commercial1017Professional450Services301Media130Freelance Permit100Educational61Individual / Professional24E-Commerce11Business Invest1General Trading1
GK-RAKEZ-001(Nursery)Medical Secondary EducationProfessionalGK-RAKEZ-002(UAS trading (wholesaleCommercialGK-RAKEZ-0033D Printing Manufacturing (Additive Manufacturing)IndustrialGK-RAKEZ-004Abrasive & Minerals TradingCommercialGK-RAKEZ-005Academic Liaison OfficeEducationalGK-RAKEZ-006Access Cradles ManufacturingIndustrialPopular choices · 3,250 activities availableAll 3,250 RAKEZ activities
Required documents
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of RAKEZ company formation for Australians.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Educational certificates attested by the Australia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Australia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How RAKEZ works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that RAKEZ lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. We keep a written record of this step so your file for RAKEZ company formation for Australians is audit-ready.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
As a rule, we submit your preferred trade names to RAKEZ and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with RAKEZ and the registrar's licence fee is paid. For RAKEZ company formation for Australians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
RAKEZ issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about RAKEZ. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsIs an audit required for a RAKEZ company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current RAKEZ rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a RAKEZ company?
Yes, RAKEZ companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
How many visas can I get with a RAKEZ licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. RAKEZ packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Can a Australian citizen own 100% of a company in RAKEZ?
Absolutely. Australians can own the full share capital of a RAKEZ company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Australia join me?
From day one, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
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Good to know
More about RAKEZ
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies RAKEZ company formation for Australians for international founders. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of RAKEZ company formation for Australians predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for RAKEZ company formation for Australians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. As we tell every client, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a RAKEZ file. For most clients, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your RAKEZ file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the submission sit.
